Will my downloads get stopped after sometimes if the screen goes idle ?

Well, I have my screensaver set to 5 minutes, and I've done few macOS updates since Ventura to Sonoma 14.1.1, but the background downloading and updating wasn't hampered. I don't have automatic update enabled. Once, the update is allowed to run, it just updates until the end, restarts a few times and finish updating. Being a modern OS, macOS most probably disconnects the screensaver while updating/upgrading to the new OS. 👌

vengu7 wrote:

Also, I tried this app -Stimpack. but it doesnt even open

Good that it doesn't.

If you are worried about the screensaver disturbing your updates download and/or installation, just disable your screensaver for that time being. I don't disable macOS screensaver, as macOS is a modern OS.

Yes I guess, although I dont use screen savers but as the image you inserted states "Display will sleep before screen saver starts". Mac just stops all the tasks running on the device including downloads as soon it enters sleep mode, to prevent you could do something else to keep display active while downloading in background or you can just turn the below setting on.

vengu7 wrote:

hi, now there's no problem. I have installed the caffeine app. it is doing its job.

I let macOS to take care of itself without any 3rd party apps.

watermelonsugxr gave you the right solution above, if you are worried about your Mac would go to sleep.

vengu7 Said:

"Will my downloads get stopped after sometimes if the screen goes idle ?"

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Thank you for the screenshot.

Troubleshooting Stalled Downloads:

Your app is no longer performing this download. So, what is the app? Try removing any downloads that are currently stalled.

vengu7 Said:

"Will my downloads get stopped after sometimes if the screen goes idle ?: in Xcode, I am trying to downoad Simulator for iOS and its about 7 GB"

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Thank you or the screenshot.

As the messages reads: "The network connection was lost."

Successfully Downloading Something:

A. Clear the Temporary Internet Files:

• Cookies perform remembrance of certain site-entered data.
• Cache keeps a snapshot of the last time you visited a site.
• Go Here: Clear your browsing history in Safari on Mac - Apple Support

B. Restart your Router:

1. Power: off the router
2. Wait: 30 seconds
3. Power: It back on

D. Try a Different Network:

If you are using a Public LAN, then too much network traffic may be taken up (something you'd typically get at a hotel or campground). So, try a different new rod (friend's? work's? schools?)

E. Download while in Safe Mode:

In Safe Mode, Login Items do not run at login, certain preferences are set aside, and damaged system files are then reset. So, once booted in to Safe Mode, wait 30 seconds, and then boot up normally, attempting another update install. For instructions, go here: How to Use safe Mode on your Mac - Apple Support

F. Single-Out this User:

Try a New Admin User: What happens when you create a new administrator user, and log into it? Do you still get this error? If not, then it is likely an error with the current user. If so, then it is likely an error with your Mac.

G. Be an Administrator:

If you are logged to your computer, log in as the administrator. If this is not YOUR device, then ak the person who own it for user permissions.

H. Try Later On:

There may just be an issue on the server's end, and not your end. In that case, there is nothing that you can do about it, bust try wan it is back up and running.

vengu7 Said:

"Will my downloads get stopped after sometimes if the screen goes idle ?: Thanks. Also, I tried this app -Stimpack. but it doesnt even open"

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You are welcome.

Thank you for the screenshot.

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